New Alien Romulus Clip Taped Off VHS

io9/Gizmodo was sent a special promotional VHS from the upcoming Alien sequel

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[andrewparmet]

Love the idea of going back to the basics. Old-school, real life, as little CGI as possible. I think every renowned and established Director needs to go back to their basics and do it down and dirty low budget movie to see if they still have chops to be a top-tier Director.

[Dude-ohvq]

Insanely brilliant marketing strategy here!

Pure class! Love the look and love that we have a character smoking. Feels old school and legit. Well done Fede and team. Music and imagery is terrific and very legit. I'd pay to see this intentional VHS version in the cinema.

Perfect editing too. He's holding on epic shots instead of cutting too quickly, and I really appreciate it!

[CZJames]

Looks beautiful even in this quality, thank you for uploading this.

[RM-pfwd]

Looks like its gonna look insanely beautiful in an IMAX cinema

[Andromeister]

This is so fucking sick, they really bringing back the old skool roots of Alien I'm all for it.

[thewhistler]

It's wild how new tech looks so good on old hardware! Very nostalgic, thank you.

[beautiful]

That is so clever, to leak this film clip in the same format we all watched the films the very first time. Took me back to my childhood... watching the chestburster scene from the top of the stairs while my dad watched it not long after vcr release. Gave me so many nightmares. Big chap was living in my wardrobe for weeks... awesome memories

[AnthonyYouTubes]

We’ve been desensitized by CG overkill for decades. Practical effects add a realism that CG can’t duplicate.

[MartinYankov]

That intro shot reminds me of the Resurrection special edition opening.

[ferencstreng]

IN SPACE NO ever waited so long for a movie

[T-Hazza]

the music design has me hooked, already feels nostolgic

[KillingJoke]

That trick with the lighter at 1:27 to light his cigarette with the change of oxygen levels as they enter the atmosphere.

I fucking love small details like that to make it feel lived in and experienced.

[Coco]

As a huge Aliens fan, I seriously cannot wait to see this movie.

[jrsytchannel]

I'm excited for this. I always thought it was interesting how the VHS quality could actually add to the overall effect of a scary movie. The extra graininess actually helps to make scary scenes scarier, and actors also look younger too because you're not able to see the fine definition on their faces as well.

[Σατανας]

Man, VHS used to be so HD to me growing up. Hearing that VCR wind up that tape used to get me humming!

[thomasfisher]

This looks fn great! The interactions between the actors gives us insight into their personalities and differences as characters without even using too much dialogue. Love it.

[beautifulportland]

Thanks for uploading the VHS version, looks the the Alien Universe I've come to love and admire! Just purchased my TICKETS for Opening Night Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024!

[michaelchaira]

0:40 " we're never coming back" I got chills 😱 if only they knew.

[onelittleatlas]

Wow, the shots of the take off are beautiful. It's got such a lived in vibe like og Alien and Star Wars. I'm getting a good feeling. The relationship between the android too shines here, him being bullied by the crew. It's great they're expanding on androids. This has got me so excited to see it on the big screen. Right no more spoilers now I'm going to wait until the big release! I think Alien fans will be in for a treat.

[christophermaynard]

Those are the same engines as the nostromo....the continuity looks very well done.